Eric LaMalfa
Wildland Resources
Associate Professor
Contact Information
Office Hours: Monday 1-3 pm or by appointmentOffice Location: NR 146
Email: eric.lamalfa@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Educational Background
Biography
My motivation to teach stems from a passion to conserve wildland ecosystems and the ecosystem services they provide. I use case studies and personal land management experiences to mentor undergraduate students, develop young professionals, and strengthen interdiciplenary networks.
Teaching Interests
Pedagogy and Teaching
I am interested in developing effective approaches to undergraduate learning in natural resources management and online instruction. Currently I serve as chair for the Society for Range Management - Range Science Education Council (RSEC). USU Courses;
USU 1010 - University Connections
WILD 2000 – Natural Resource Orientation Seminar
WILD 2400 – Introduction to Wildland Field Techniques
WILD 3100 – Introduction to Wildland Fire
WILD 3800 – Wildland Ecosystems
WILD 3850 – Wildlife Habitat Management
WILD 4910 – Rangeland Planning and Management Capstone (CI)
WILD 4950-001 – ST: Undergraduate Range Management Exam (URME)
WILD 4950-002 – ST: Range Plant Identification Team
WILD 6900/ 4520 – ST: Wildland Fire Ecology and Management (online)
Research Interests
I help undergraduates develop and complete Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities (URCO) projects on topics related to each students' individual interests. I have ongoing projects related to pedagogy in natural resources, restoration and management of tribal lands, and fire management planning.
Awards
Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, 2023
Quinney College of Natural Resources
Early Career Undergraduate Teaching Award , 2022
Range Science Education Council - Society for Range Management
Undergraduate Mentor of the Year, 2022
Quinney College of Natural Resources
Teaching Scholar Certificate, ETE 10 program, 2020
Utah State University Acedemic and Instructional Services
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- LaMalfa, E.M, Veblen, K.E, (2021). Browsing wildlife and heavy grazing indirectly facilitate saplingrecruitment in an East African savanna. Ecological Applications, doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2399
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.